Test & Reliability Engineer

What We Do

Gecko Robotics helps organizations ensure the availability, reliability, and sustainability of critical infrastructure through its complete and connected solutions, combining wall-climbing robots, industry-leading sensors, and an AI-powered data platform.

Role at a Glance

We are hiring a Test & Reliability Engineer to build and scale automated testing systems for our robotics platform. This role ensures software quality through robust regression testing, automation frameworks, and effective debugging across software and hardware boundaries.

What You Will Do

• Build, maintain, and scale automated regression testing frameworks for critical system functionalities
• Define test strategies and coverage for new features, balancing speed, reliability, and risk to support high-confidence deployments
• Design and execute tests across UI, robotic interactions, and sensor-driven workflows to validate real-world system behavior
• Investigate and triage issues across software, firmware, and hardware boundaries, driving timely root cause identification and resolution
• Analyze test results, identify patterns, and surface actionable insights to improve product quality and reliability
• Partner with software, robotics, and product teams to improve test coverage, system performance, and release confidence
• Own testing infrastructure and quality outcomes for key components of the system
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing tools, processes, and best practices
• Participate in field deployments and testing as needed, supporting validation and debugging in real-world environments

About You

• Required Skills:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
  • 5+ years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or test automation
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Java)
  • Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, or similar)
  • Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Willingness to travel (up to 25%) to support field testing and customer deployments
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams with varied technical backgrounds
• Preferred Skills:
  • Experience building and scaling automated testing systems in complex or hardware-integrated environments
  • Experience with CI/CD systems and automated testing pipelines
  • Experience working with robotics, sensor data, or autonomous systems

About Gecko

At Gecko, we value collaboration, innovation, and partnership. We offer competitive compensation packages, company equity, 401(k) matching, gender-neutral parental leave, full medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health, ongoing professional development, family planning assistance, and flexible paid time off.